Head RVN – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Liverpool

Chattyvets; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£750 CPD allowance + 2 days' paid CPD

Funded certificates

Internal CPD access

RCVS and VDS fees paid

5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Inspiring career development

Job summary

Chattyvets in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover. Lead and support the nursing team, oversee nurse-led consultations, and manage Schedule 3 procedures while ensuring high clinical standards.

The successful candidate will be an RVN with leadership experience, ready to develop and inspire colleagues within a supportive small animal team.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
• Previous leadership or senior nursing experience preferred
• Willing to develop leadership skills and take the next step

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team clinically
• Run nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
• Support with consultations, surgery and procedures
• Monitor patients, manage inpatient care and admissions/discharges
• Mentor and inspire colleagues; maintain high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership

RVN leadership

People management

Education

RCVS-registered

Job description

Head Veterinary Nurse – Liverpool

Salary: Competitive DOE | Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover | Hours: Full Time

Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step into a leadership role? This could be a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive small animal team in Liverpool as Head Veterinary Nurse, providing clinical leadership while helping to develop and inspire the wider nursing team.

The Role

• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover
• Monday to Friday, with a mix of early and late shifts
• Relatively flexible working hours
• 1 in 8 full weekends
• Just 2 weeks of on-call per year
• 1 Bank Holiday per year
• Lead and support the nursing team clinically
• Nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
• Support with consultations, surgery and procedures
• Patient monitoring, inpatient care, admissions and discharges
• Help develop, mentor and inspire colleagues
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance

About You

We're looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who is confident in a leadership position and enjoys getting the best out of those around them.

You’ll ideally have previous leadership or senior nursing experience, but applications are welcomed from Nurses who are ready to take the next step and develop their leadership skills.

What's on Offer

• £750 CPD allowance + 2 days' paid CPD leave
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• 5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Additional paid “Day for You”
• Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance
• Strong focus on colleague wellbeing and career development

If you're an experienced RVN looking for a 12-month leadership opportunity where you can make a real impact on a nursing team, this could be well worth exploring.